Outlook: The Pirates will field a young team, but do return all-state F August and all-district G Freeman. The Pirates will be solid on defense, but need to replace their midfield. All-state F Patrick Garlock also graduated.

Outlook: First-year coach Bill Romes inherits 13 lettermen and eight starters from last year. The Musketeers hope the experience translates into a return to the team’s winning tradition. The club’s strength is moving the ball, but will work on defense and the transition game.

Outlook: Kalida will be strong in goal with Bockrath (0.60 GAA, 11 shutouts), but he will be without the starting defenders from a year ago. The Wildcats have a good solid young nucleus, but only four starters return. Veteran Basinger (6 goals) will lead the offense. Coach Czubik is shooting for his 21st straight winning season.

Outlook: The core returns from last year’s Western Buckeye League champions, including all-district Leatherman. The Titans have good size and speed and just need to fill in a few spots on defense. O-G should once again be in the WBL title hunt.

Outlook: A strong offensive nucleus returns from last year’s regional finals team. The defense needs to be revamped after the flat-back four was hit by graduation. Young players will be counted on to mix with the veterans as Shawnee makes another run at a WBL title.

Spencerville

Coach: Dean Brown

Years, career record: First year

Division: III

Last year’s record: First-year program

Returning letterwinners: 0

Promising newcomers: F Garrett Croft; G Josiah McNulty.

Outlook: Veteran coach Dean Brown begins the program at Spencerville. The Bearcats will work on executing set plays and their individual skills. The goal will be to be competitive and improve as the year goes on.

Outlook: The Pioneers are loaded. They return nine juniors who started a year ago on a team that went 15-2-2 and reached the district finals. The Pioneers’ strengths include experience (10 starters back), ball skills, passing and speed. Josh Weiss is one of the top goalkeepers in the state.